I pulled myself up from the bed gasping excitedly. Edward looked at me worriedly, I looked to him, a frantic shocked expression still on my face. My dream, no I wasn't scared or shocked by what happened; it was of course a memory, but shocked by what I remembered.
Andrew was watching tv in his living room, I was sitting next to him on the couch. He had his arm around my neck pulling me towards him. To anyone else it would look to be a nice gesture, to me it raised my pulse to a dangerous level.
I remembered this, it was when he first started hitting me, I was so nervous around him. Andrew of course always begged for my forgiveness after, and I gave it to him but that doesn't mean I wasn't cautious. He would have this broken and terrified expression on his face, sometimes he would even get down on his knees and he begged. He was the best beggar ever, I would give him anything. And he knew that.
"popcorn" he muttered as the microwave beeped, the smell of buttered popcorn filled the spacious house. I stood up to go grab it for him, Andrew let go of me and his arm flopped down on the couch.
I pulled a bowl out of the dark stained wood cabinet, I set it gently on the also dark stone counter. Under the Microwave I looked at the several pictures positioned there, I had always seen them but never really noticed them. The same stainless steel generic frames covered them.
In one was the family, his mom dad and himself. It was a nice picture professionally taken obviously. On of the others was his mom and dad when they were younger, it looked to be taken at a park of some sort not here in Phoenix.
The last picture was his dad and another man, they were both young maybe mid twenties or something. They were both grinning like mad men, they looked so happy. I was so engorged in the picture I didn't hear Andrew come up behind me. So I jumped when his tan hand reached from behind me to open the microwave.
"What?" he mumbled.
"Whos in that picture?" I asked quietly, he glanced down his chin brushed against my shoulder he was so warm. I could feel his breath on my neck.
"My dad's collage buddy. They still hang out" he mumbled, his attention turned to my neck. He kissed it gently. I turned around to hug his waist. I remember being so happy, I took that gesture as him showing he still cared for me. I don't know why I wanted him to care but I did.
He shook me away though, I stumbled backwards slightly. He pulled up the bowl and ripped open the bag of popcorn. It fell into the bowl softly, a couple of pieces floated to the counter top. Andrew grabbed my hand and the bowl dragging me back to the tv
"I knew it!" I nearly shouted. Edward jumped slightly, my face broke into a slight smile.
"What?" he asked cautiously.
"That cheating… ugh!" I threw my arms up in the air, wincing slightly. Edward caught my arms and gently pushed them back down.
"Bella?" he looked very confused and slightly frustrated.
"Agent Brath is really good friends with Andrews dad. Cant he get kicked off the case for that?" I asked Edward smirking.
"Yes he can. I could make the phone call if you like?" Edward asked me, I nodded motioning towards the door. I smiled and sighed suddenly feeling uplifted. I was just so happy that I wouldn't have to deal with Brath anymore.
"Would you drive me home? I want to see Lady" I asked, still smiling slightly.
"Sure" Edward grinned crookedly taking my breath away. We started walking together and I grabbed his cold hard hand. He seemed surprised, he looked down at me. I widened my eyes to look innocent, it seemed to work he smiled and turned away.
I was so excited to see Lady I was bouncing in my seat. I hadn't seen here in about a week, of course I made sure she was being cared for but still. Edward would occasionally look over at me and chuckle or smile.
"Do you mind if I borrow your phone at the house? I'll make that phone call" Edward grinned, I smiled too.
"sure" I told him happily. As soon as he stopped the car I had my door open and was fumbling with my seatbelt. I was grinning ear to ear as I jogged up the driveway, I tripped on a lose rock. I was ready for the cold stone to connect with my face when I felt myself being held up by two strong arms.
Edward stood me up, he was grinning at me and he rolled his eyes playfully.
"Thanks" I grinned, in too good of a mood to let my slight mishap ruin it. Edward just chuckled and gently pulled me up the driveway. I didn't hesitate to pull open the front door, the first thing I saw was the wall. It had a huge white circle in the middle, as if someone had replaced the wall. Then I remembered they probably did have to. Before I could think more about the subject Lady leapt down the stairs and through the kitchen plowing me over.
Edward held me standing up, Lady was jumping all over the place so excited to see me. I instantly felt guilty for thinking about her so little all through this time and not seeing her. I crouched down and she pushed me over slightly, I rubbed her and scratched behind her ears the way she likes.
Lady seemed thrilled to have me at home, I pulled her so she was sitting on my lap. She flipped over awkwardly to show me her belly, I rubbed it for her. I could hear Edward softly talking on the phone. It seemed he wanted Agent Brath away from me about as much as I did.
I completely forgot all concepts of time while I was petting Lady. I just needed to get reacquainted with her. Lady looked at me then ran upstairs, I could hear her sliding all over the place on the wood floor.
Lady sprinted back down the stairs with a bone in her mouth. She looked extremely proud of it. Charlie must have got if for her, or maybe even Jacob while he took care of her. Who knows, it doesn't really matter anyway. Lady trotted over to me and lay down next to me to chew on her bone.
I heard Edward hang up the phone, he came over to sit next to me. I twisted my head to smile at him. He grinned crookedly back, my breath caught in my thoat. Have I ever really noticed how beautiful he is? He is the most amazingly gorgeous person in the world. The beauty is almost inhuman, but then again he might be too.
"That was fast" I finally spoke Edward laughed and shook his head.
"No not really, I've been on the phone for an hour" An hour! What? Where did that time go, its so weird that no one has come down stairs yet.
"Come on I want to go to my room" where we can talk, but I didn't say that. Wouldn't want to scare him away, not until I get my answers at least of course it would be nice if he never leaves but that might be asking for a bit too much. I lead the way to my room, well actually Lady lead the way but I was a close second.
The door was open, I suspected that Lady had found a nice sleeping spot in my room. My suspicion was proven correct when I saw a black blanket that Charlie must have placed on my bed covered in white dog hair, Lady hair.
I plopped down on my bed and lady jumped up with me to curl up at my feet, Edward sat nicely in the rocking chair in the corner of my room near a window. I took a deep breath wondering where to start.
"Edward, you know what I was hiding. Its your turn" I looked up carefully at him while I spoke the last three words.
"What? Bella I'm not hiding anything" Edward was the face of innocence, but he was lying he had to be.
"I know you are Edward, jesus, I've spent enough time with you to notice something. The way you never seem to sleep, or maybe how you hardly eat. And don't forget your eyes, they change colors" I crossed my arms, I had never really thought about him not actually telling me. I had jumpped off my bed at this point and was standing with my hands on my hips facing him.
"Bella!" he threw his hands up, for once at a loss for words.
"God damn it Bella! I'm trying to protect you!" he snarled looking away from me and out the window angrily.
"I don't need protecting!" I stomped my foot, in a second he was in front of me he had his hand around my wrist. He pulled my arm up so I could see the burn still healing on it.
"Then what's this?" he asked, I pulled my had away from his grasp.
"Edward you cant protect me! I have to make my own choices. I want to know!" I stomped my foot. Edward sat back down and covered his face with his hands. I walked over to him gently and sat down in front of him. I crossed my arms and lay them on his knees to rest my head.
"Please" I whispered, Edward moved his hands so he could see my face. Edward stood up and took me up with him. His face looked torn apart, like he was scared. I wrapped my arms around his waist and rested my head on his shoulder.
"Don't worry so much" I mumbled. Edward pushed me away from him and stepped back towards my window slightly.
"Bella, I am a vampire. I suck blood!" He spat out in disgust, I couldn't stop my sharp intake of breath. Edward quickly threw open my window and jumped out into the cold air.
What the hell? Was all I could think why did Edward just jump out of my bedroom window. Oh my god, he is a vampire. I nearly fainted. But does it matter? I asked myself. He is the only person who has ever cared for me and been there as much as he has… I think I might… love him.
I have to go find him, he probably went home. I raced downstairs and grabbed the keys to my truck. I ran out into the pouring rain and quickly got into my truck. I wondered why my vision was still blurry even when I was inside the cab of my truck. I reached up to touch my eyes. I was slightly surprised to feel tears coming out of my eyes.
I drove as fast as my old truck would let me, not caring about the dangerous conditions. After a couple tries I found the Cullen's massive white house. I ran from my truck to the door, I almost slipped but I caught myself on the rail.
I pounded on the thick wood door. When no one answered after a moment I pounded louder. I slammed my fist on the door, it was going to leave a mark, on my fist that is. Finally after I thought I might just cry from the pain of the pounds the door opened.
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mean cliffie i know.. i am sorry about that. it was nessary though